Building Britain’s Defence Unicorns
The UK Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy supports getting innovative technologies to frontline uses more quickly and expanding access for SMEs and scale-ups. Supporting these contracts will support regional growth, job creation and sustainable communities. The scheme provides fast-tracked contracts to small, high-potential British companies, many of which had little or no prior engagement with defence. […]
£752m UK Drone and Air Defence Package for Ukraine Opens Significant Supply Chain Opportunity
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis MBE has announced a £752 million package to deliver 150,000 drones and more than 350 air defence missiles and radars to Ukraine by the end of 2026, funded through the UK’s Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) loan backed by immobilised Russian sovereign assets. The package is notable for its structure. The 150,000 […]
The value of social training
A sophisticated deepfake operation may cost a criminal gang no more than $10,000, and often considerably less. Free tools, greater AI power, and a worldwide shortage of cybersecurity professionals raise the risk of an attack succeeding. Cases such as the $35 million fraud targeting a Japanese company in 2020 or the $25 million theft from […]
SEA Wins UKDI Funding in AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge for Underwater Acoustic Communications
SEA, part of Cohort plc, has secured a UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) funding contract through the 2025 AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge, one of four companies selected from a competitive multinational field to advance undersea communications and autonomous systems control capabilities across the AUKUS partnership. The funding will be used to enhance SEA’s Underwater Acoustic Modelling […]
MEGRFI/01008 – Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) Vehicle Security Barriers RFI – Early Engagement
This is a Request for Information and not currently an opportunity to tender. The Authority is seeking to explore Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) solutions, specifically in the form of Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs). This includes the potential esta
Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) Vehicle Security Barriers
This is a Request for Information and not currently a tendering opportunity. The Authority is seeking to explore Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) solutions, specifically in the form of Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs). This includes the potential establi
Supply Chain Notice: WC1680053 – DHK – Refurbish Kitchens and Bathrooms on SFAs (CYPRUS)
1. Remove and dispose of all existing kitchen units, floor finishes, and redundant service ducts associated with the existing kitchen installation. 2. Remove and dispose of existing electrical accessories, including surface-mounted PVC trunking, where af
Supply Chain Notice: Installation of a Muga Pitch and associated works
Please see attached file for full description.
Repatriation Services
The Ministry of Defence has a requirement for worldwide repatriation services for deceased Armed Forces and other entitled personnel, including the provision of specialist services in the event of a major incident resulting in mass fatalities.